Well ever since then I’ve been meaning to share a little bit more about those cookies on the left because, you see…they’re awesome.

Back when I was in high school and on the bowling team (yes I was, and I’m darn proud of it – varsity team starting at 8th grade, baby!), my mom always used to make our team treats and was basically the resident baker for us all.

Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree there, huh?

Out of everything that she’d make for us though, the one favorite amongst just about everyone were her Crunch Bar Cookies. The cookies not only included huge chunks of Crunch bars, but they were also loaded with lots of rice krispies…making for one heck of a cookie.

Recently, I came across this recipe again and while it immediately brought up those old memories, it also sparked a desire to recreate them again. Unfortunately when I did decide to make them, I didn’t have any Crunch bars on hand, so I improvised and subbed in some mini chocolate chips and Heath bar bits instead.

All I’ll say is…I’m so glad I improvised.

Toffee Chocolate Crispy Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18-20 minutes (per batch)

Yield: About 3 dozen

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1-1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup crispy rice cereal

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use mini, to get more throughout the cookie!)

1/2 cup milk chocolate Heath bar/toffee bits

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda; mix well and set aside.

In a large bowl, blend sugars with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add butter and mix to form a grainy paste. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add egg and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.

Comments

I love toffee, but to be honest, I always forget about it when I am looking for something sweet when chocolate and cookies are calling my name… Thanks for this recipe, because now I no longer have to choose! The last yummy toffee treat I had was a toffee frap this past summer at a local coffee shop.. So so good!Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life recently posted..Fashion Forward Pup

Yum!! It doesn’t get much better than cookies! …especially when they are right out of the oven….or before they go into the oven! I am a sucker for cookie dough!Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..Mini Mexican Pizzas

Oh wow I’ve made these before without the chocolate chips and they are SO good! I’ve been craving cookie dough hardcore ALL week! I might have to whip up a couple batches of these…. one to eat raw and the other to bake Sarah recently posted..Hangrypants: sponsored by Trader Joe’s (I wish)

Oh man, those cookies are getting made ASAP! As soon as I saw the title of the post, I started moving my mouse over to the “Pin It” button!Chelsea @ Cardio and Cocktails recently posted..Something Old and Something New

Oh my god I was on a bowling team too! I was the Under 12 European Champion when I was 10 as well! I still have my old bowling ball with my name on it as well as my own bowling shoes! Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..The perfect pancake…..surprise

These look oh so tasty!!! (Understatement of the year! ;)) I love it when improvisation leads to utter deliciousness :D. How cool that you were on a bowling team!?!?! I love that! I’m lucky if I can break 100. lol. Though, since bowling for me is more about the company and the drinks, that may have something to do with that…. No, probably not. I think I just suck at it, but boy do I have a good time. And, that’s really what counts in my book. Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit recently posted..Friday Favorites: 7 Must-Read Healthy Living Articles From Around The Web

Hi Courtney! I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now and I think you’re great! Like, you I love love love to bake and I’ve been so inspired by your recipes. I just tried out this one (the crispy chocolate heath cookies) and they’re incredible! I’d been looking for the perfect chewy cookie (mine are always more cakey) and this is it! Thank you!!

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